Calorie comparison
Chickpeas vs Lentils
Per 100 grams, lentils is the lighter choice by 48 calories, while lentils delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Chickpeas | Lentils |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 116 |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 27 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 0.4 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🫘 Chickpeas
1 cup cooked (164 g)
269 cal
14.6 g protein · 44.3 g carbs · 4.3 g fat
🫘 Lentils
1 cup cooked (198 g)
230 cal
17.8 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 0.8 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chickpeas or lentils?
Per 100 g, chickpeas has 164 calories and lentils has 116. Lentils is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chickpeas or lentils?
Chickpeas has 8.9 g of protein per 100 g; lentils has 9 g. Lentils wins on protein.
Is chickpeas or lentils better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward lentils — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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